75 Best Slow Cooker Recipes to Warm You Body and Soul
There's nothing like having a fully cooked meal waiting for you at dinnertime.
Slow cookers are a kitchen staple these days and for a good reason! They help create easy and flavorful meals with minimal effort. They're lifesavers on busy weeknights and in the colder months, too. The dinner possibilities are truly endless, so we’ve rounded up the best slow cooker dishes that include slow cooker chicken, slow cooker beef, and even slow cooker vegetarian options!
Slow Cooker Spinach-and-Parmesan Meatballs
These easy slow cooker meatballs are browned in the oven and then slow cooked in marinara until they're absolutely tender and perfect.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Spinach-and-Parmesan Meatballs.
Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw
Supremely tender thighs cooked in a combo of apricot jam, ketchup, soy sauce, and ginger, pair perfectly with a crunchy slaw.
Get the recipe for Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw.
Chili with Grains and Beans
Packed with wheat berries, hearty beans, and kicky poblano peppers, this vegetarian slow cooker chili is so flavorful you may not notice it's missing the meat. Let it burble away in the pot all day until you're ready to eat.
Slow Cooker Meatballs
Making this Italian favorite just got even easier! To make mini meatball sliders, top toasted dinner rolls with slow cooker meatballs, provolone, and sliced sweet-hot banana peppers.
Cowboy Brisket
Every country home needs something simmering in the kitchen, so fire up this versatile big-batch slow cooker recipe for your next taco night.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This hearty slow cooker soup is a Mexican-inspired favorite, made easy.
Herbed Chicken With Beets and Brussels
Need a family-friendly, healthy, and hands-off dinner? Look no further than this easy-yet-impressive meal that's sure to please your whole flock.
Spiced Sweet Potato and Peanut Puree
Heat up your evening with this rich and spicy soup.
Chicken and Quinoa Minestrone
You'll love this healthy slow cooker update on classic chicken and rice soup.
Black Bean and Chile Soup
This easy, dump-and-go soup is filled with beans, veggies, and even includes a homemade tomato and tomatillo salsa for serving.
Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches
Your slow cooker does all the work for these tender roast beef sandwiches. Add a tablespoon of horseradish or wasabi to the mayo for a little extra kick.
Red-Eye Brisket Stew
This hearty classic gets a zesty kick from coffee, Dijon mustard, and pickled red onions.
Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Stew
Because red wine makes everything better—including this hearty slow cooker beef stew.
Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Turn this excellent pasta dish into an even better soup with chicken stock.
Smoky Slow Cooker Beef Tacos
Move over, ground beef: These shredded steak tacos might just be your new favorite. Just throw the meat in the slow cooker and let it do all the work for you.
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw
Sandwich tangy slaw and sweet slow cooker pork together for a delicious and kid-friendly meal.
Get the recipe for Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw.
Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili
This hearty turkey chili is the perfect slow cooker recipe for chilly nights.
Indian-Spiced Chicken and Cauliflower
This healthy slow cooker dish will bring the spice to your usual chicken and veggies.
Slow Cooker Pork Ragu
We'll never say no to pasta. This homemade take on a classic Italian comfort food is best served over fettuccine, rigatoni, or pappardelle.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Make this classic chicken dish right in your slow cooker. If you have leftovers, you can even turn the dish into delicious lettuce wraps.
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